Open government under fire in Iowa editorial
The Gazette urges stronger enforcement of sunshine laws as open meetings and public records face growing secrecy. It cites closed sessions, behind the scenes consulting, and disputed email deletions as eroding accountability, urging officials to embrace transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Governor
Capitol
Des Moines
Sunshine
Kathleen Richardson
Iowa Freedom of Information Council
Energy policy must reduce dependence on foreign oil
Daniel B. Bullen, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Iowa State University, argues for a comprehensive national energy policy. He urges focus on domestic production, reduced oil imports, hydrogen fuel research, clean coal, and next generation nuclear plants to improve energy security and meet future electricity demand.
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Middle East
Congress
U.S
House
Senate
Bush Administration
United States
The
Energy Information Administration
Midwest
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Daniel B. Bullen
Iowa State University
Ames
Veterinarians defend care costs for spaying and neutering
A veterinary technician with 17 years of experience argues veterinarians charge a minimum to cover time, hospital costs, supplies, and skilled care. They say clinic ownership and ongoing education justify fees and blame for overpopulation lies with unneutered pets rather than vets.
Citizens debate obesity taxes and riverboat gambling in Cedar Rapids
A reader attacks obesity taxes proposed in legislature and questions the push by self described do gooders. He contrasts fat policy with personal choice and criticizes Cedar Rapids for lagging behind peers in riverboat gambling and new attractions.
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Mike Deupree
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Mike
Richard Simmons
Donald A. King III
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Dubuque
Davenport
Clinton
Des Moines
Bettendorf
Marquette
Waterloo
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